Manchurian Alder - Alnus hirsuta
Birch Family: Betulaceae
Height: to 60 feet / USDA zones 5-9
  Manchurian Alder
This Manchurian Alder was started from seed 23 years ago.
Native to Manchuria, Northeastern Asia, and central Asia in mountains. Hardiness Zones: 5-9
Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; range of soil types including wet and infertile soil
Form: Rounded oval crown / Height: 40 to 60’
Leaf: Olive green leaves; yellow tan fall color
Flower/Fruit: Yellow brown to red brown catkins (male flowers); female flowers on short purplish brown strobili which persist until winter
Tolerates hot summer; tough adoptable plant; few pest problems; tolerates short term flooding; flower and fruiting best in full sun.
Manchurian Alder

Manchurian Alder
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